Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material – Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-14
2011-11-01
Stephens, Jacqueline F (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...
C604S385180, C604S904000, C604S011000, C604S012000, C604S013000, C604S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08048053
ABSTRACT:
A tampon having an auxiliary patch. The tampon can include a compressed absorbent member having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and a body disposed between the insertion end and the withdrawal end. The compressed absorbent member can have an exterior surface. In addition, the tampon can include an auxiliary patch that can partially cover the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The tampon can also include an overwrap.
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Arora Kelyn Anne
Minoguchi Ryo
Barry Amanda T.
Hagerty Andrew J.
Stephens Jacqueline F
The Procter & Gamble & Company
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